{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/www.pgpaper.com\/transfer-printing-paper\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.pgpaper.com\/transfer-printing-paper\/","headline":"Which type of Transfer Paper for your project?","name":"Which type of Transfer Paper for your project?","description":"Transfer paper, also known as sublimation paper, is widely used in the textile sector and which type of paper you choose is very much dependent upon your project and desired effect. The Transfer Printing Paper process Heat transfer is the process of printing on to a special transfer paper, using a heat press or home","datePublished":"2018-09-19","dateModified":"2018-12-18","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.pgpaper.com\/author\/pgpaper\/#Person","name":"pgpaper","url":"https:\/\/www.pgpaper.com\/author\/pgpaper\/","identifier":2,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/374b9e8453754ac238e0dc4156217ecac49302c311c61f1bfee49dfdca64dfab?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/374b9e8453754ac238e0dc4156217ecac49302c311c61f1bfee49dfdca64dfab?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"PG Paper","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.pgpaper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/pglogoschema.png","url":"https:\/\/www.pgpaper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/pglogoschema.png","width":170,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.pgpaper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Transfer-Paper-1.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.pgpaper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Transfer-Paper-1.jpg","height":333,"width":500},"url":"https:\/\/www.pgpaper.com\/transfer-printing-paper\/","about":["Company News"],"wordCount":511,"articleBody":"Transfer paper, also known as sublimation paper, is widely used in the textile sector and which type of paper you choose is very much dependent upon your project and desired effect.The Transfer Printing Paper processHeat transfer is the process of printing on to a special transfer paper, using a heat press or home iron to transfer it on to a shirt. It is a similar process\u00a0as \u2018direct-to-garment\u2019 or screen printing,\u00a0but\u00a0does not carry the same high cost. Much like the old iron-on available at\u00a0craft stores, these transfers are like stickers, meaning the image lies on top\u00a0of the\u00a0shirt and has a different texture than the surrounding material.Sublimation paper turns into a gas that embeds itself into anything with a polyester coating. Creating a cleaner, more professional look, it leaves no difference in feeling between the image and the shirt.Types of Transfer PapersInkjet Transfer PaperThis is the most popular transfer paper for home or small business use; providing a cost-effective option for one-off jobs.\u00a0 It is perfect for transferring an image, text, graphic, design, logos, etc., using inkjet or laser printers.\u00a0 The inkjet transfer paper works best on cotton and cotton blend fabrics; however, it can also be used on synthetics.Sublimation Transfer PaperSublimation paper is designed to be used on polyester, polyester blends and other synthetic fabrics.\u00a0 In the sublimation paper process, the ink \u2018sublimates\u2019, or become a gas without liquefying first. The process lays down varying amounts of primary colours, plus a clear coating onto the paper.Plastisol Screen printed Transfer PaperAlso known as hot-split or hot-peel, this method of transferring produces a finished product that is almost identical to screen printing. During the printing process, the image is transferred on to the plastisol paper using a screen printer.\u00a0 A heat press then transfers the image onto the fabric.While this method is cheaper than sublimation printing, it does require investment in potentially costly equipment such as screen printers and heat presses.With sublimation paper, there are two key considerations to be pay attention to, when choosing the most suitable paper for your project:\u00a0 how the paper absorbs the ink and how it releases the ink on to the substrate.Sublimation papers look very similar, and work on the principle of a polymer layer and release agent, but the process can vary substantially from one type to another. It is therefore very important to select the transfer paper that will work best for you.PG Paper can supply all of your transfer paper needs \u2013 for use across manufacturing and retail.\u00a0 Please get in touch if you need any further advice on the best transfer paper for your project.\u00a0 Contact us today at info@www.pgpaper.com or complete our enquiry form.You may also wish to visit our website at\u00a0www.pgpaper.com\u00a0\u00a0where you can read more about our extensive range of paper, board, tissue and speciality papers available.\u00a0 A Live Chat feature is available on the site \u2013 the team is waiting to assist with your enquiry!"}